Villa Wolf Riesling Dry 2021

Villa Wolf Riesling Dry, Pfalz, Germany, 2021  

Grape: 100% Riesling, unoaked

This medium-bodied dry Riesling has lovely flavours of peach and stone, with a hint of apricot. Nicely balanced acidity gives it a juicy grip. 

Estate: When Ernst Loosen took over his family estate, he travelled extensively to the world's most prestigious wineries in pursuit of discovering the secret to crafting truly great wines. These journeys inspired Ernst to develop his philosophy that great wines are expressions of the soil, climate and grape variety. In 1996, Ernst acquired J.L. Wolf, a traditional winery with a rich history dating back to 1756. Renaming it as Villa Wolf, Ernst set about rejuvenating the estate. Located in the northern Pfalz, within the picturesque town of Wachenheim on the edge of the Mittelhaardt, Ernst instantly recognised the Pfalz as an ideal region for producing outstanding wines, due to its favourable microclimate shielded by the Haardt and Wasgau Mountains. The renowned Forst and Wachenheim vineyard sites offer ideal conditions for achieving wines of remarkable elegance and minerality. To help realise this vision, Ernst appointed Patrick Moellendorf to lead the estate, and the result is a collection of stunning wines which truly capture the essence of this wonderful region. 

Food Match: Classic continental-style cooking, especially with dishes that feature freshwater fish, chicken and pork